BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 257

Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐
pear.
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐
tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐
ceeded.
▷ When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
Manual transmission:
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the Control Display.
▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
▷ If a turn signal has been switched on contrary
to the desired side for parking.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ If the trunk lid is open.
▷ If doors are open.
▷ When setting the parking brake.
▷ During acceleration.
▷ When the brake pedal remains pressed for an
extended period while the vehicle is station‐
ary.
▷ When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
Driver assistance systems
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Reactivate the parking assistant and follow the
instructions on the Control Display.
Switching off
The system can be switched off manually:
Press the park assistance button.
System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er's Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem's operation and limitations.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷ In tight curves.
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
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